MEYER, William Christopher
Commemorative and Biographical Record of Columbia, Sauk and Adams Counties,
WI. Chicago: Ogle, 1901, p 616-617
William Christopher MEYER, a prosperous agirculturist of Reedsburg, Sauk
County, WI, who has met with well-deserved success in his chosen calling, is
a native of Germany, his birth having occurred in Sudeburg, province of
Hanover, 27 Feb 1863. His parents, Henry and Dorothea (MEYER) MEYER, came
with their family to the U. S. in 1864, and settled near Glenwood, Cook
County, IL, later removing to Will County, that state. In his native land
the father had been a plumber and tile inspector, but in his country he
followed agricultural pursuits, and became one of the most substantial and
prosperous farmers, as well as one of the most highly esteemed citizens of
his community. In Oct 1891 he came to Reedsburg [Sauk County], WI, where he
lived in retirement from active labor until called from this life 26 Feb
1893, at the age of 70 years. His wife is still living here at the age of 77
years.
William Christopher MEYER, the subject of this review, grew to manhood in
Cook County, IL, and for some years he successfully carried on a farm in Will
County, IL. Coming to Sauk County, WI, in the fall of 1894, he took charge
of a farm of 80 acres in Reedsburg Township, which his father had purchased a
short time before his death. It is now nearly all under a high state of
cultivation and most admirably improved. He has enlarged the barn until it
is now 33x54 feet, has built a modern residence and has supplied the place
with all the conveniences and accessories found upon a model farm of the 19th
century. In connection with general farming he gives some attention to
dairying. Besides his farm here he still owns a valuable piece of 220 acres
near Crete [Will County], IL.
Mr. MEYER was married on 13 Oct 1891 to Miss Dora LORENZEN, who was born in
Uphonson, Holstein, Germany, and came to America in 1889. Her parents,
Nicolai P. and Bendina (YESSEN) LORENZEN, are now living near Crete, IL. To
our subject and his wife have been born the following children: Dora
Bendina, Alvina Augusta, Alma Louise, and Esther Magdalena. The family hold
membership in St. Peter's Lutheran church at Reedsburg [Sauk County, WI], and
are quite prominent in the best social circles of their community. Since
casting his first vote Mr. MEYER has affiliated with the Republican party,
and he has most efficiently served as clerk of school district No. 4.
Contributed by Cathy Kubly